Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has partnered with Japan’s Cross Capital to enhance cross-border innovation and encourage Japanese investments in Southeast Asia’s startups. This collaboration aims to provide startups and investors with access to resources and opportunities, strengthening the “Crouching Panda, Hidden Tapir” nexus framework. Cross Capital, a fund-of-funds connecting Japan to global startups, plans to invest in top-tier funds across various sectors. Both firms seek to foster impactful projects and leverage Japan’s innovation to unlock the potential of Southeast Asia’s growing tech ecosystem, projected to reach $1 trillion by 2025.
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